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Finding the Third Proportional to 286 and 761

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Solution

The third proportional to 286 and 761 is: 2,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 761 = 761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/761 = 761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 761 × 761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 579,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,121/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.90

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